Occupational Therapist – MJD Foundation – Darwin
* Competitive salary package
* Relocation and education grants available
* Professional development
Why the MJD Foundation?
The MJD Foundation (MJDF) provides flexible and culturally responsive care based on a strong foundation of enduring relationships. They are currently recruiting for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their team in Darwin and provide urban and on-country therapy services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team on a flexible part-time or full-time basis.
What's in it for you?
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* Tax free fringe benefit up to $15,900 p.a., plus meal entertainment benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
* A retention fee of $2500 after completion of 12 months employment
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Relocation and professional development support
* Work-life balance (part-time, full-time, 4-day-week)- flexible options to suit you
What's the role?
Duties include:
* Work collaboratively and flexibly as a member of a multidisciplinary team
* In partnership with clients, Aboriginal Community Workers (ACWs) and cultural advisors to develop and implement strengths based, evidence informed, culturally responsive best practice care
* Build strong relationships with MJDF clients, their families and the broader MJDF team
* Produce rigorous clinical justifications for clients living with MJD to access the equipment and support they require to live a good life
* Facilitate meaningful, enjoyable activities to enhance quality of life and independent function.
Is this the right role for you?
* Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
* Minimum of three years of experience working as a qualified therapist
* Experience in prescription of assistive technology (ideally including wheelchairs)
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective
* A commitment to person, family-centred and cross-cultural practice, working within the MJD Foundation 'Our Way' approach.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact the Recruitment Team on or email
for this Occupational Therapist – MJD Foundation – Darwin job
Job Reference:
AD-1555
DARWIN
* Job Category:
Allied health
- Pay Rate:
$90,000-$105,000 (total salary package up to $124,000)